Main description:

An arrhythmia is a problem with the rate or rhythm of the heartbeat. Arrythmias occur when the electrical impulses to the heart that coordinate heartbeats do not work properly, resulting in heartbeats being too fast, too slow or with an irregular rhythm.

Arrhythmias 101 is an introductory guide to heart rhythm disturbances, helping trainees understand, recognise, diagnose and manage arrhythmias.

Beginning with an introduction to normal and abnormal heartbeats, the following chapters examine different types of arrhythmia, the causes of fast and slow heartbeats, their diagnosis and management. 'Clinical pearls' are included throughout the book.

Authored by Houston-based Professor Glenn Levine, this highly useful, easy to read text includes numerous full colour images and illustrations to enhance learning and understanding.

Key points

Introductory guide to arrhythmias for trainees
Easy to read format, presenting causes, diagnosis and management of different types of arrhythmia
Useful 'clinical pearls' included throughout
Authored by Houston-based cardiology specialist

Contents:

Chapter 1 Normal Depolarization of the Heart
Chapter 2 Abnormal Depolarization of the Heart and Arrhythmias
Chapter 3 Introduction to Tachyarrhythmias
Chapter 4 Tachyarrhythmias that Originate in the Atria
Chapter 5 Tachyarrhythmias that Involve the AV Node
Chapter 6 Tachyarrhythmias that Originate in the Ventricles
Chapter 7 Diagnosing Tachyarrhythmias
Chapter 8 Bradyarrhythmias and Heart Block
Chapter 9 Diagnosing Bradyarrhythmias
Chapter 10 Paced Rhythms
Chapter 11 Miscellaneous Arrhythmias
Chapter 12 BLS and ACLS Treatment of Arrhythmias
Chapter 13 Summary NTS